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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 26th Legislative Day Thursday, June 5, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Marilyn Nichols, Bremen Union Church.
National Anthem by Jennifer Bragdon, New Gloucester.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Approval of Transmission Lines" (H.P. 517) (L.D. 810)
Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYREAD and ACCEPTED in the House on June 3, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-410) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Increase the Acceptable Level of Alcohol in a Low-alcohol Spirits Product and to Increase Availability of Those Products" (S.P. 570) (L.D. 1376)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READand ACCEPTED in the House on June 4, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-207) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 190)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 5, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 1856 An Act Directing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Assist Persons Filing Post-judgment Motions to Seal Criminal History Record Information L.D. 1978 An Act Regarding Government Liability Related to Sexual Acts Toward Minors
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 517)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 4, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report and Engrossed Bill “An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine by Exempting Sales of Cannabis for Medical Use” (H.P. 363) (L.D. 544) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 518)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 4, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended Report and Engrossed Bill “An Act to Move the Natural Areas Program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and to Amend the Law Governing Administration of the Bureau of Resource Management Within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife” (H.P. 256) (L.D. 402) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 31)
ORDERED, that Representative Lynn Holland Copeland of Saco be excused May 29 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Laurel D. Libby of Auburn be excused Apr 17 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sheila A. Lyman of Livermore Falls be excused Jun 2 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused May 22, 27, 28, 29 and Jun 2 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Cape Elizabeth High School Girls 200 Freestyle Relay Team, which won the 2025 Class B State Swimming Championship. Members of the team are Dove Brown, Audrey Alberts, Emmerson Gammon and Lucy Shaw. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 877)
(5-2) Hope Taylor, of Cape Elizabeth, a member of the Cape Elizabeth High School Swimming Team, who won the 2025 Class B Girls State Championship in the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle events. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 878)
(5-3) Audrey Alberts, of Cape Elizabeth, a member of the Cape Elizabeth High School Swimming Team, who placed 2nd in the 100 Butterfly event at the 2025 Class B Girls State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 879)
(5-4) Lucy Shaw, of Cape Elizabeth, a member of the Cape Elizabeth High School Swimming Team, who won the 2025 Class B Girls State Championship in the 200 Individual Medley event and placed 2nd in the 100 Freestyle event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 880)
(5-5) Will Harmon, of Cape Elizabeth, a member of the Cape Elizabeth High School Swimming Team, who placed 2nd in the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle events at the 2025 Class B Boys State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 881) (5-6) Spencer Shaw, of Cape Elizabeth, a member of the Cape Elizabeth High School Swimming Team, who placed 2nd in the 100 Backstroke event at the 2025 Class B Boys State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 882)
(5-7) Graham Plourde, of Cape Elizabeth, a member of the Cape Elizabeth High School Swimming Team, who won the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Backstroke events at the 2025 Class B Boys State Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 883)
(5-8) William Zimmerman, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has received a 2025 EMS Lifetime Achievement Award from Maine EMS. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 884)
(5-9) Armand Beaulieu, of Saco, on his retirement as a Firefighter of the Saco Fire Department after 30 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 885)
(5-10) David Pendleton, of Dayton, on his retirement as Deputy Chief of the Saco Fire Department after 43 years of service. Deputy Chief Pendleton started as a Junior Firefighter in 1981, becoming a full-time Firefighter in 1985 and a Deputy Chief in 2012. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 886)
(5-11) William Madore, of Arundel, on his retirement as a Captain of the Saco Fire Department after 35 years of service. Captain Madore started as a Firefighter in 1980 and achieved the rank of Captain in 2001. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 887) (5-12) Benjamin Jerome, of Biddeford, on his retirement as a Lieutenant of the Saco Fire Department after 36 years of service. Lieutenant Jerome started as a Firefighter in 1989 and achieved the rank of Lieutenant in 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 888)
(5-13) Team 3G-T, of York, which won the 2025 Maine State VEX Robotics Championship for the middle school division. The team also earned Second Place in the Robot Skills category. Team 3G-T then competed at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. Members of the team are Willow Staley, Charlotte Wallwork, Penelope Betoglou and Tim Eager. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 357) Presented by Representative SARGENT of York. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative RUNTE of York.
(5-14) Mary Nadeau, of Corinna, for her 33 years of service at Nokomis Regional High School, where she has worked as a teacher, as Director of Guidance, as Assistant Principal and, for the past 16 years, as Principal. Ms. Nadeau serves on the Maine Principals' Association Board of Directors and is a Past President of the association, serves on the National Federation of High School Sports Field Hockey Rules Committee as the Northeast Representative and is a member of the Kennebec Consortium for School Administrators. In 2017, she was named the State Champion for Maine by the New England Secondary School Consortium. In 2007, Ms. Nadeau was named the Maine Principals' Association Assistant Principal of the Year. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 358) Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-15) Kali McLean, of Birch Harbor, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Sumner Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 359) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington. (5-16) Saben Tenney, of Sullivan, who has earned the distinction of being named Third Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Sumner Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 360) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-17) Bianca Seavey-Tucker, of Sullivan, who has earned the distinction of being named Fourth Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Sumner Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 361) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-18) the Honorable Roger Albert and Jacqueline Albert, of Madawaska, who are celebrating their 59th Wedding Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 362) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-19) Jackson Fisher, of Prospect Harbor, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Sumner Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 363) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
In Memory of: (5-20) Paul H. Webster, of Verona Island. Mr. Webster was a veteran of the United States Army, having served 2 years, including one year in Korea. He worked for 37 years at the Bucksport paper mill and retired in 2014. In his retirement, he worked part-time at Jerry's Hardware. He was an active member of his community and volunteered at multiple fundraising events. He was a member of the Penobscot Bay Rod and Gun Club and was involved with several bass fishing clubs. He was also a member of the Rising Star Lodge No. 4 of Penobscot. Mr. Webster will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 889)
(5-21) the Honorable David L. Tobin, of Windham. Mr. Tobin was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country during the Korean War as an Air Traffic Controller and was stationed in England. He went on to have a long and diverse career that included work as a service manager for both Pontiac and Ford dealerships, as a manager at Northeast Cold Storage and ultimately as a letter carrier and employee for the United States Postal Service. He served on the Board of Directors for New Marblehead Manor and served on the Windham Town Council, chairing multiple planning and ordinance committees. He was instrumental in shaping local policies, most notably through his work on the 1980 and 1990 Comprehensive Planning Committees. He was a member of Maine's House of Representatives in the 119th, 120th and 121st Legislatures, during which he assisted veterans and worked to pass key environmental legislation that protected the natural resources of the State. He had a longtime involvement with the youth of his community through the American Legion, sponsoring dances for local youth and serving as an active leader in Boy Scout Troop 802. He was twice nominated for the Jefferson Award for Public Service. Mr. Tobin will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 356) Presented by Representative COOPER of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative BAGSHAW of Windham.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-268) on Bill "An Act to Allow the Department of Corrections to Increase Health Care Fees and Use the Proceeds from Those Fees to Offset the Costs of Client Medical Care Support Workers" (S.P. 30) (L.D. 18) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-269) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-268).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-223) on Bill "An Act to Lower Consumer Electricity Costs by Prohibiting the Recovery Through Rates of Costs Attributable to Net Energy Billing" (S.P. 372) (L.D. 839) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-224) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-223).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-264) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Illegal Cannabis Operations by Requiring Permits for High Electrical Usage" (S.P. 619) (L.D. 1535) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-265) on Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Child Care and Early Childhood Education by Establishing Regional Resource Hubs" (S.P. 729) (L.D. 1859) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-265).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-259) on Bill "An Act to Update Certain Laws Regarding Extended Care and Adoption" (S.P. 43) (L.D. 122) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-259).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Communications by Alleged Victims Regarding Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Cyberbullying or Discrimination from Litigation" (S.P. 154) (L.D. 385) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-258) on Bill "An Act to Fund the Aroostook County Drug Treatment Court" (S.P. 336) (L.D. 779) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-258).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Strengthen the Law Regarding Relief for Improvident Transfers of Title" (S.P. 445) (L.D. 1027) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-251) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-257) on Bill "An Act to Allow Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by Condominium and Residential Associations" (S.P. 457) (L.D. 1133) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-257).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting" (S.P. 61) (L.D. 38) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-267) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-11) Ten Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-253) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Option of Sentencing Alternatives for Primary Caregivers" (S.P. 112) (L.D. 246)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-254) on same Bill.
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Representative: Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-253).
_________________________________ (6-12) Six Members of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-252) on Bill "An Act to Create the Small Business Capital Savings Account Program" (S.P. 95) (L.D. 195)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-252).
_________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-486) on Bill "An Act to Increase Penalties to Deter Violations of the Laws Regarding Improper Pesticide Use" (H.P. 1132) (L.D. 1697) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Fentanyl Trafficking When That Trafficking Results in an Overdose Causing Serious Bodily Injury of a Person" (H.P. 838) (L.D. 1263) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-496) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-499) on Bill "An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment" (H.P. 1228) (L.D. 1844) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-498) on Bill "An Act to Implement Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety" (H.P. 1232) (L.D. 1848) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-497) on Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Violation of the Law Governing Distracted Driving When the Violation Results in the Death or Significant Injury of Another Person" (H.P. 1257) (L.D. 1886) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-501) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies" (H.P. 99) (L.D. 166) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Review Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Transactions and Lottery Operations" (H.P. 380) (L.D. 612) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-502) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-485) on Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Public Health Objectives by Increasing Access to Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs" (H.P. 700) (L.D. 1078) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Parents to Be Informed of Hospitals' Safe Sleep Rules" (H.P. 952) (L.D. 1460) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-503) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-484) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Biohazard Waste Disposal Grant Program to Support Public Health Efforts in the State" (H.P. 1156) (L.D. 1738) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-504) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Brunswick Naval Air Station Job Increment Financing Fund" (H.P. 1217) (L.D. 1819) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-466) on Bill "An Act to Allow Teachers to Qualify for Overtime Pay" (H.P. 421) (L.D. 653) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Employer Payments for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program" (H.P. 774) (L.D. 1169) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Exempt Certain Public School Districts and Their Employees from the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program" (H.P. 922) (L.D. 1400) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-505) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Legislative Committees to Provide Equal Time to Each Member of the Public Who Testifies" (H.P. 1083) (L.D. 1629) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-487) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish the Interdisciplinary Advisory Board for the State House Complex" (H.P. 1187) (L.D. 1776) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-437) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-29) Five Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-510) on Bill "An Act to Ban the Drug Tianeptine"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 23) (L.D. 59)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-511) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-30) Six Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-436) on Resolve, Directing the Office of Procurement Services to Study Adapting the Procurement Process to the State Climate Action Plan (H.P. 978) (L.D. 1494)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ BILLS IN THE SECOND READING
Senate as Amended (9-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Voting Requirement to Extend the Date for Adjournment of the Legislature" (S.P. 663) (L.D. 1668)
Reported by the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1296)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Facilitate the Reconstruction of Storm-damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities and Infrastructure (S.P. 734) (L.D. 1864)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers (S.P. 515) (L.D. 1286)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) Resolve, to Establish the Housing Production Innovation Working Group (S.P. 594) (L.D. 1453)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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(10-5) An Act Regarding Access to Behavioral Health Supports for Adults with Certain Disabilities (S.P. 327) (L.D. 769) (10-6) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave (S.P. 383) (L.D. 894) (10-7) An Act to Fund the Operations of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Laboratory (S.P. 429) (L.D. 1012) (10-8) An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves for General Fund Transfers (S.P. 497) (L.D. 1208) (10-9) An Act Regarding Disability Retirement Benefits Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (S.P. 646) (L.D. 1638) (10-10) An Act to Make Technical Changes to the Laws Governing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services (S.P. 700) (L.D. 1801) (10-11) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify When an Indigent Criminal Defendant Is Entitled to Counsel at State Expense (S.P. 701) (L.D. 1802) (10-12) An Act to Clarify the Availability of Alternative Claims Payment Methods to Dental Care Providers (S.P. 716) (L.D. 1834) (10-13) An Act Regarding the Authority of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Licensing Boards and Commissions Within That Office to Pursue Complaints (S.P. 746) (L.D. 1905) (10-14) An Act to Clarify the Laws Relating to the Licensure of Certain Facilities by the Department of Health and Human Services (S.P. 768) (L.D. 1961)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-15) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Develop a Grant Program to Encourage Secondary Schools to Adopt Later Start Times (S.P. 182) (L.D. 396) (10-16) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Establish the Maine Coordinating Working Group on Access and Mobility (S.P. 592) (L.D. 1451)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn (HLS 160)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. Bill "An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act" (S.P. 509) (L.D. 1281)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR. TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)
3. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-75) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Increase the Total Amount of Credits Authorized Under the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program" (S.P. 52) (L.D. 125)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-75). TABLED - May 20, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT. 4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Winthrop/Maranacook Field Hockey Team, of Winthrop (HLS 265)
TABLED - May 22, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the University of Maine Alumni Association, of Orono (HLS 278)
TABLED - May 28, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILL of Old Town. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Change the State's Method of Allocating Electoral Votes from a Congressional District Method to a Winner-take-all Method Contingent on the State of Nebraska Changing its Method of Allocating Electoral Votes" (H.P. 879) (L.D. 1356)
TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-59) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations from Insurance Requirements" (S.P. 381) (L.D. 893)
- In House, House RECONSIDEREDits former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) on June 2, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59) in NON-CONCURRENCE. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED. (Roll Call Ordered)
8. Bill "An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund" (H.P. 41) (L.D. 77)
- In House, Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-323) on May 29, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEREAD and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
9. Bill "An Act to Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except in Certain Circumstances" (H.P. 141) (L.D. 218)
- In House, Majority (9) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSREAD and ACCEPTED on May 22, 2025. - In Senate, Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Patrick Paradis, of Augusta (HLS 339)
TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROLLINS of Augusta. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-158) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEon Bill "An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife" (S.P. 559) (L.D. 1343)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-158) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-184) thereto. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
12. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-442) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Establish the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Prevention and Support Program" (H.P. 1112) (L.D. 1677)
TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
13. Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to Convene a Working Group to Review the Process of Setting Impact Fees (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 821) (L.D. 1246)
TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
14. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-160)- Report "B" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-161) - Report "C" (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Clarify Residency Requirements for and Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics" (S.P. 347) (L.D. 787)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-160) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-226)thereto. TABLED - June 3, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MURPHY of Scarborough. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Kathy Littlefield, of Waldo (HLS 351)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Shirley Caler, of Waldo (HLS 352)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-456) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTon Bill "An Act to Prohibit Mandatory Parking Space Minimums in State and Municipal Building Codes" (H.P. 281) (L.D. 427)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-465) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR on Bill "An Act to Reinvest in the Pension Funds of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (H.P. 1243) (L.D. 1872)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
19. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-393) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSon Bill "An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming" (H.P. 769) (L.D. 1164)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
20. An Act to Decriminalize Personal Possession of Therapeutic Amounts of Psilocybin for Adults (H.P. 663) (L.D. 1034)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. (Roll Call Ordered)
21. An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers (H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1754)
TABLED - June 4, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. (Roll Call Ordered)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 788)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Monday, June 9, 2025, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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